Anti-communist resistance figure Josef Mašín dies at 94

Josef Mašín, a member of the anti-communist resistance group led by the Mašín brothers, has died at the age of 94. Mašín gained prominence for his escape through communist-controlled territory to West Berlin alongside his brother Ctirad during the Cold War.

In domestic political updates, Czech Defense Minister Jaromír Zůna confirmed that Brigadier General Radek Haratek will step down as cyber defense commander on 1 December to serve as an advisor to Chief of the General Staff Miroslav Hlaváč. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Petr Macinka continues to draw criticism following televised remarks concerning female ice hockey players.

Other developments include the death of Ivan Bican, the 80-year-old son of football icon Josef Bican, as well as European policy discussions regarding property rights and municipal housing sales.

Sources: Český rozhlas Plus, Ekonomický deník, Hospodářské noviny, Respekt, Seznam Zprávy